Practical Training: Basics of Elderly Care

Structure Type: Course
Code: GERAEV610
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 6.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Lahti, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2016   1 spring   6.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Studets are able to view the care of elderly people as holistic entity. Students will learn to plan, implement and evaluate the basic care of elderly people in home-like settings, ensuring clients' self-determination and social engagement. Students evaluate their development needs.

Student's Workload

159 hours

Contents

Holistic care of older people e.g. in residential care.

Recommended or Required Reading

materials of former study courses

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

practical training, learning assignment, seminar

Assessment Criteria

Pass/fail.
Students will learn to plan, implement and evaluate the basic care of elderly people in home-like settings, ensuring clients' self-determination and social engagement. Students evaluate their development needs.

Assessment Methods

Practical training (pass), independent assignments and active participation in seminars.

Work Placement

The study course consists of practical training.

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